Valley Forge Casino Resort's new Valley Beach Poolside Club opened for business this month. The casino's $600,000 renovation includes an open-air bar, cabanas, a sandy beach and a stage for entertainment.Day passes are $10, and season passes are $100 and include free admission for the tag holder and one guest and daily use of the pool until closing.

North Shore Beach Club on Germantown Avenue in Northern Liberties is Philadelphia’s only 21-and-older swim club. This spot features a 1500 square foot pool, full restaurant and bar, sun deck luxury cabanas and more. The club is private during daylight hours and is open to the public on select nights and special events. Check out membership options.

Waterparks

Maybe you want to do more than just float or swim in a pool. Add in the fun of tubes and waterslides by venturing to a nearby waterpark.

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Sahara Sam's Oasis in West Berlin is New Jersey's indoor and outdoor waterpark. Attractions include a lazy river, surfing simulator, tube and body slides, and an outdoor beach club. The waterpark is less than an hour's drive from Philadelphia.

Sesame Place in Langhorne is a great spot for some family fun. Enjoy rides, shows and water attractions including a slip and slide, splash castle, and rambling river.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Jackson, New Jersey, is just over an hour's drive from the city. From relaxing pools to waterslides, there are plenty of ways to keep cool. If you're up to it, venture to the theme park next door for some thrill rides.

If you're willing to make a slightly longer trek (about two hours by car), Hersheypark also has an assortment of water attractions.

Just over an hour from Philly, Lake Absegami in New Jersey is a clean and safe spot for swimming, boating and canoeing. At Bellmawr Lake, also in New Jersey (less than half an hour away), you can enjoy swimming, a 100-foot waterslide, beach bar and more.